Julie 🇨🇦 (she/her)
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I regret to inform everyone that my pedantic brain couldn’t let me live until I knew whether or not dodger blue and blue jays blue are the same blue. They are ONE PANTONE NUMBER APART.
October 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I regret to inform everyone that my pedantic brain couldn’t let me live until I knew whether or not dodger blue and blue jays blue are the same blue. They are ONE PANTONE NUMBER APART.
So, after months of pain, swelling and struggling to get around, I finally got my doctor to order tests. Xray results are in and I have fluid in my knee. Just waiting for my MRI appointment.
Progress can be so frustrating.
Progress can be so frustrating.
a cartoon of wendy from peter pan says i 'm soooo frustrated
Alt: a cartoon of wendy from peter pan says i 'm soooo frustrated
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July 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
So, after months of pain, swelling and struggling to get around, I finally got my doctor to order tests. Xray results are in and I have fluid in my knee. Just waiting for my MRI appointment.
Progress can be so frustrating.
Progress can be so frustrating.
I think I've unlocked a new symptom in my perimenopause journey - itchy skin.
Liked, wasn't it enough to have itchy ears now the rest of my body has to join in?!
Liked, wasn't it enough to have itchy ears now the rest of my body has to join in?!
a woman is holding her chest in pain while standing in a classroom .
Alt: a woman is scratching her chest and neck in frustration.
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July 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I think I've unlocked a new symptom in my perimenopause journey - itchy skin.
Liked, wasn't it enough to have itchy ears now the rest of my body has to join in?!
Liked, wasn't it enough to have itchy ears now the rest of my body has to join in?!
It's cooler on my balcony than in my condo so am enjoying breakfast outside today. Sitting on the balcony chair that the neighbourhood squirrel has been nibbling away at all winter.
Hopefully I don't fall thru the seat. Coffee is too expensive to spill!
Hopefully I don't fall thru the seat. Coffee is too expensive to spill!
June 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It's cooler on my balcony than in my condo so am enjoying breakfast outside today. Sitting on the balcony chair that the neighbourhood squirrel has been nibbling away at all winter.
Hopefully I don't fall thru the seat. Coffee is too expensive to spill!
Hopefully I don't fall thru the seat. Coffee is too expensive to spill!
So, after weeks of nursing my knee I went back to a full(ish) workout including a 40lbs goblet squat. I only managed 2 sets but I woke up to a swollen painful knee again.
Happy weekend 😭
#fibromyalgia
Happy weekend 😭
#fibromyalgia
a pink cartoon character is laying on the floor in a room
ALT: a pink cartoon character is laying on the floor in a room
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June 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
So, after weeks of nursing my knee I went back to a full(ish) workout including a 40lbs goblet squat. I only managed 2 sets but I woke up to a swollen painful knee again.
Happy weekend 😭
#fibromyalgia
Happy weekend 😭
#fibromyalgia
Went my employer's 25th anniversary party last night - music, crowds, lights, bathroom at the top of a staircase.
I was so overstimulated and in pain about ten minutes of getting there.
I left immediately after the speeches... 4 HOURS aftet arrival!
Not a space for #fibromyalgia #spoonie
I was so overstimulated and in pain about ten minutes of getting there.
I left immediately after the speeches... 4 HOURS aftet arrival!
Not a space for #fibromyalgia #spoonie
June 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Went my employer's 25th anniversary party last night - music, crowds, lights, bathroom at the top of a staircase.
I was so overstimulated and in pain about ten minutes of getting there.
I left immediately after the speeches... 4 HOURS aftet arrival!
Not a space for #fibromyalgia #spoonie
I was so overstimulated and in pain about ten minutes of getting there.
I left immediately after the speeches... 4 HOURS aftet arrival!
Not a space for #fibromyalgia #spoonie
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This one hits hard.
April 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This one hits hard.
Been up since 1:30 but just now admitted defeat and got out of bed. I'm giving myself 30 minutes with a heating pad on my sore muscles and then I'm going to try to go back to sleep.
#fibromyalgia
#perimenopause
#Ineedsleep
#fibromyalgia
#perimenopause
#Ineedsleep
March 27, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Been up since 1:30 but just now admitted defeat and got out of bed. I'm giving myself 30 minutes with a heating pad on my sore muscles and then I'm going to try to go back to sleep.
#fibromyalgia
#perimenopause
#Ineedsleep
#fibromyalgia
#perimenopause
#Ineedsleep
Dear Toronto,
I have removed the wool blanket from my bed and put it away. If there is a blizzard on the weekend, it is my fault. I take full responsibility.
#foolsspring
#mudandallergies
I have removed the wool blanket from my bed and put it away. If there is a blizzard on the weekend, it is my fault. I take full responsibility.
#foolsspring
#mudandallergies
March 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Dear Toronto,
I have removed the wool blanket from my bed and put it away. If there is a blizzard on the weekend, it is my fault. I take full responsibility.
#foolsspring
#mudandallergies
I have removed the wool blanket from my bed and put it away. If there is a blizzard on the weekend, it is my fault. I take full responsibility.
#foolsspring
#mudandallergies
Spent 4 days in a row, running errands, interacting with people and did not consistently wear my mask. I know have my first head cold of 2025.
This feels awful! Have colds gotten stronger? Is it just me?
#fibromyalgia
#headcold
#passmetheBuckleys
This feels awful! Have colds gotten stronger? Is it just me?
#fibromyalgia
#headcold
#passmetheBuckleys
March 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Spent 4 days in a row, running errands, interacting with people and did not consistently wear my mask. I know have my first head cold of 2025.
This feels awful! Have colds gotten stronger? Is it just me?
#fibromyalgia
#headcold
#passmetheBuckleys
This feels awful! Have colds gotten stronger? Is it just me?
#fibromyalgia
#headcold
#passmetheBuckleys
The weather has been hard on my fibro this week but it wasn't going to stop me going to the theatre! Took pain pills before and ice and hot packs when after.
Loved Inside American Pie and picked up a slice of lemon meringue. I may be celebrating a day late but I'm having a great Pi Day!
Loved Inside American Pie and picked up a slice of lemon meringue. I may be celebrating a day late but I'm having a great Pi Day!
March 16, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The weather has been hard on my fibro this week but it wasn't going to stop me going to the theatre! Took pain pills before and ice and hot packs when after.
Loved Inside American Pie and picked up a slice of lemon meringue. I may be celebrating a day late but I'm having a great Pi Day!
Loved Inside American Pie and picked up a slice of lemon meringue. I may be celebrating a day late but I'm having a great Pi Day!
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If you want to know more about making accessible audiobooks, this set of webinars is for you.
CELA is hosting French and English audiobook webinars this month. For more information and to register:
Rendre les livres audio accessibles (26 mars 2025 à 13h HE) : us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Making Audiobooks Accessible (Mar 27, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time): us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Rendre les livres audio accessibles (26 mars 2025 à 13h HE) : us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Rendre les livres audio accessibles : défis et opportunités. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Le webinaire a pour objectif d’explorer l’évolution du paysage de l’accessibilité des livres audio, en mettant l’accent sur les défis et opportunités pour rendre les livres audio commerciaux plus incl...
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March 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
If you want to know more about making accessible audiobooks, this set of webinars is for you.
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Apps to help you shop Canadian
March 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Apps to help you shop Canadian
The Toronto snow storm inspired me to dust off my incomplete Northeasterly blanket by Skeinanigans. Thank goodness she has tutorial videos online - I forgot how to do the join
February 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The Toronto snow storm inspired me to dust off my incomplete Northeasterly blanket by Skeinanigans. Thank goodness she has tutorial videos online - I forgot how to do the join
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Word of the Day: BACKPFEIFENGESICHT (German) - a face in need of a slap.
February 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Word of the Day: BACKPFEIFENGESICHT (German) - a face in need of a slap.
Yep. I’ve succumbed to social media… I’m making a Sofia scarf
January 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Yep. I’ve succumbed to social media… I’m making a Sofia scarf
My ongoing battle with the local squirrels usually slows down in winter but the positive double digit weather here has brought them out in force!
I'm not sure my balcony chair will survive to February!!
I'm not sure my balcony chair will survive to February!!
December 29, 2024 at 2:23 PM
My ongoing battle with the local squirrels usually slows down in winter but the positive double digit weather here has brought them out in force!
I'm not sure my balcony chair will survive to February!!
I'm not sure my balcony chair will survive to February!!
Happy Christmas!
I hope you have a safe and wonderful day, whether you are alone, with loved ones or just ones you kindalike a little bit.
I hope you have a safe and wonderful day, whether you are alone, with loved ones or just ones you kindalike a little bit.
a cup of coffee with a santa on it
Alt: a cup of coffee with a santa on it
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December 25, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Happy Christmas!
I hope you have a safe and wonderful day, whether you are alone, with loved ones or just ones you kindalike a little bit.
I hope you have a safe and wonderful day, whether you are alone, with loved ones or just ones you kindalike a little bit.
Last Friday before Christmas means only 3 more days of work!
Deep breath, deep stretch, I can do this! (And so can you!)
Deep breath, deep stretch, I can do this! (And so can you!)
December 20, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Last Friday before Christmas means only 3 more days of work!
Deep breath, deep stretch, I can do this! (And so can you!)
Deep breath, deep stretch, I can do this! (And so can you!)
Hopefully I've done my last medical tests for 2024! Bloodwork on Thursday and my mammogram today.
I've just jinxed myself, haven't I
I've just jinxed myself, haven't I
December 14, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Hopefully I've done my last medical tests for 2024! Bloodwork on Thursday and my mammogram today.
I've just jinxed myself, haven't I
I've just jinxed myself, haven't I
Winter in Canada means looking out of the window at 4:30pm and seeing the moon coming up!
December 13, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Winter in Canada means looking out of the window at 4:30pm and seeing the moon coming up!
Second to last Friday to the holiday break at work!
Not sure I made enough sausage rolls to get me thru the day.
Not sure I made enough sausage rolls to get me thru the day.
December 13, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Second to last Friday to the holiday break at work!
Not sure I made enough sausage rolls to get me thru the day.
Not sure I made enough sausage rolls to get me thru the day.
100% Every time.
Me watching a film.
1. Start watching.
2. Wonder what I’ve seen one of the actors in before.
3. Google actor.
4. Go to IMDb/their Wikipedia page.
5. Find out every single detail of their entire life.
6. Realise I’ve completely missed the plot of the film and now have no idea what’s going on.
1. Start watching.
2. Wonder what I’ve seen one of the actors in before.
3. Google actor.
4. Go to IMDb/their Wikipedia page.
5. Find out every single detail of their entire life.
6. Realise I’ve completely missed the plot of the film and now have no idea what’s going on.
December 9, 2024 at 12:32 PM
100% Every time.
Ok, last vacation day of 2024. I'm still sick with a cold, yesterday was leg day with my PT and I have a short list of "have-to-do" and a longer list of "would-like-to-do".... how much will I get done?
#fibromyalgia
#chronicillness
#Icandosomeofit
#fibromyalgia
#chronicillness
#Icandosomeofit
December 6, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Ok, last vacation day of 2024. I'm still sick with a cold, yesterday was leg day with my PT and I have a short list of "have-to-do" and a longer list of "would-like-to-do".... how much will I get done?
#fibromyalgia
#chronicillness
#Icandosomeofit
#fibromyalgia
#chronicillness
#Icandosomeofit